Exoskeleton Robots – No Wheelchair Necessary

Who Needs a Wheelchair Anyway?

There is no such thing as disability thanks to technology and robotics. Did you know that Exoskeletons can now replace wheelchairs and robotics can replace limbs.

Technology has come a long way indeed. When I discovered Exoskeletons, I was so amazed I just wanted to let the whole world know. I hope you enjoy this incredible journey as you read the stories and watch the videos below.

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But as I said, this technology is too good to not share.

This article aims to help you understand how Exoskeletons work and will demonstrate the amazing way robotics is changing lives.

Walking with Rex

I love this video and I know you will also. Sophie allows you to see how the Rex works and shares her story of how technology has dramatically changed her life.

If you know how to operate an electric wheelchair, then you will easily have what it takes to control a Rex.

Rehabilitation with HAL

Say goodbye to back injuries due to lifting patients. Say goodbye to the restriction of stairs placed on wheelchairs. The future is here, today. The HAL is controlled by the mind. Yes you heard correctly. Unlike the Rex, the Human Assisted Limb (HAL) taps into the signals sent by the brain (however weak), to move the exoskeleton.

Unfortunately, HAL is only available for hospital rehabilitation. Hopefully this incredible product will soon be available for home use.

HAL actually rewires the brain to strengthen the brain signals to accelerate a motor neuron learning of the cerebral nerves.

Biomechatronics – Bionic Limbs

The following video is so awesome. I just can’t believe how natural looking these robotic legs move. I am sure if Hugh put on trousers and shoes, we would be unable to notice any difference.

In January 1982, Hugh Herr was climbing a mountain, when Hugh and a fellow climber were caught in a blizzard and became disoriented in extreme below zero temperatures. Due to severe frostbite, Hugh had both his legs amputated below the knees.

Hugh having an incredible drive and creative passion, designed his own prosthetic feet and today is the Director of Biomechatronics which aims to accelerate the merging of body and machine. And I believe he is achieving this ambition.

HULC (Human Universal Load Carrier)

Purchased from Berkerly Bionics and now under military development by Lockheed Martin, HULC is hydraulically-powered and enables soldiers to carry heavy loads with minimal strain on their body. The HULC enables soldiers to carry loads up to 200lb (91kg).

Robotic Hands and Arms

Les Baugh had his arms amputated when he was a teenager due to an accident that involved falling into power lines. Engineers at?Johns Hopkins university in?Baltimore, Maryland USA, are testing robotic prosthetic arms controlled by the mind. These hands can perform delicate tasks, such as breaking an egg, to fine tasks like picking up smarties.

Soft Robotic Exosuit – Wearable Robotics

Harvard Biodesign Lab are developing soft wearable robots constructed using textiles that are very light and do not constrain the wearer’s joints with external rigid structures. The soft Exosuit increase the capabilities of healthy individuals and assist those with muscle weakness or patients who suffer from physical or neurological disorders.

Now that is amazing

I don’t think wheelchairs will be around for too much longer with the speed technology is progressing. Thank you for reading this article I hope this has inspired you.

Together we can make this an accessible world.

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